Symptoms of Heart Disease

Common symptoms of heart disease include chest or arm pain or discomfort, dizziness, and shortness of breath. It's important to remember that many people experience no symptoms at all; it often takes many years for heart disease to cause noticeable symptoms. For some people, the first symptoms of the condition come with having a heart attack.

Signs and Symptoms of Heart Disease: An Overview

Heart disease symptoms usually appear when a coronary artery has narrowed to the point where blood flow to the heart is reduced. However, before this point is reached, plaque can be building up in the arteries without any causing any noticeable symptoms.

Common Heart Disease Symptoms

Even though many people do not have early symptoms of heart disease, if a person does have symptoms, they may include:

Chest or arm pain or discomfort

Shortness of breath (feeling like you can't get enough air)

Dizziness

Faster heartbeats

Nausea (feeling sick to your stomach)

Abnormal heartbeats

Feeling very tired.

Often, these symptoms will come and go.

First Symptom -- A Heart Attack

In some people, the first symptom of heart disease is a heart attack. A heart attack occurs when a coronary artery becomes blocked, most commonly by a blood clot.

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